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'The Buffalo Sabres will likely go through a lot of roster turnover in the next few months as they get ready for the 2018-19 season. Mike Schopp, Bulldog, Ryan Gates, and Joe DiBiase drafted rosters of players based on who they thought will be on the Sabres for opening night.' … [Read more...] about Schopp and the Bulldog’s Sabre Draft

'Dahlin is such a good player, but the great ones are never satisfied. Dahlin said, “I’m working on getting stronger in the gym and my defense right now because I have to play good in the D-zone to play on the higher level, so I think that is the biggest thing.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin knows he’ll have to get used to a smaller ice surface in the NHL.

'With so many options in the secondary market, some people have felt that season tickets aren’t worth it, especially when tickets were being offered last season for $6 and going unsold.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season-ticket holders getting more benefits

'Nelson came to the Sabres as a undrafted college free agent in 2016. Since, he's played 55 games and compiled 12 points. Last season he started in Rochester, but was a regular in the second half of the season. Nelson played 37 games and had eight points this past year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Nelson to a two-year deal

'Dahlin took his silver medal off during the medal ceremony and held it in his hand. By doing that, he violated Championship Regulations that are written out.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin suspended two games by the IIHF

' "He is one of them. He can control the game from the back end. He controls the rhythm over the puck” Ronnberg said. "He knows when to slow it down and when to speed it up. He's so skilled over the puck so he can also be the difference maker scoring by himself or making guys score. He's on the same level as the best quarterbacks in the National Hockey League today.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin is a special player

'Brandon joined the Bills organization in 1997, he was also the team's general manager in 2009. Brandon was named CEO of the Bills in 2010 and became president of the Sabres in 2015.' … [Read more...] about Russ Brandon resigns as president of Bills, Sabres, and PSE

'Fasching is a restricted free agent and I think the Sabres will still give him a qualifying offer. The problem is Botterill is trying to get faster with more skill and Fasching doesn’t fit either mold. He said, “There were a lot of things that weren’t great in my Game 1, but in general, I think it’s just making sure my speed is up to par and making sure that I’m making plays … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Fasching has almost reached the end of the rope

'"I'm a huge believer in just getting the best player available. I think that's the biggest difference between NHL and NFL. It's going to take them a while to be an impact player and reach their full potential."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill is excited for Buffalo sports fans

'"The type of defenseman that pretty much 31 teams in the NHL want these days. Just that ability to jump up in the rush and create offensive chances, but also have that competitive spirit to play against other teams' top players... It's something we have to do a better job at getting the pucks to the forwards and try to create more offensive opportunites. He certaintly fits the … [Read more...] about What analysts and scouts are saying about Rasmus Dahlin

'Enroth responded, "You guys are in for a treat! I played with him at the last Olympics and I’ve never seen a smoother player. Unbelievable skater and elite skillset, so I really think he’s going to be a great offensive defenseman pretty quick in NHL. He might be a high risk, high reward guy, but all great offensive defenseman are that so I don’t think that’s a problem. He’s a … [Read more...] about More Dahlin!

'Dahlin is exactly what the Sabres need right now. Coach Phil Housley must have been doing hand stands when the Sabres logo was revealed. Dahlin is considered a dynamic two way defenseman with all of the skills necessary to star at the NHL level. Great skater, great speed, tremendous vision, poise with the puck, hard shot from the point, physical player in the D zone and … [Read more...] about Our luck is changing

'Botterill saw Dahlin play for Sweden in Buffalo at the World Junior Championship. He said, “The type of defenseman that 31 teams in the National Hockey League want. Just that ability to jump up in the rush and create offensive chances, but also have the competitive spirit to play against other team’s top players and you look at what Phil’s trying to create with our defense, … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres have won the NHL Draft Lottery!

'Buffalo has been in last place three of the last five years and lost the lottery both times.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have the best odds as the NHL Draft Lottery is Saturday

'Josefson was a good penalty killer and was one of the best in shootouts, but provided very little else.' … [Read more...] about Josefson will not be back with the Sabres